The College of Education and Allied Professions in partnership with the Division of Educational Outreach invites you to register for the Summer 2021 Equity in Education Certificate. Drs. Darrius Stanley and Jess Weiler, who are faculty in the WCU Educational Leadership program(s) and experts in the area of educational leadership for social justice, are the co-directors of the program.
Using online modules, live discussions, and engagement with field experts, this program will build the capacities of regional educators (aspiring and practicing), school and district based personnel, educational preparation professionals, school, district and community-based leaders to lead equity systems change. Specifically, this certificate will help educators: 1) develop their lenses to recognize injustice through historical analyses and identity development, 2) devise leadership strategies to improve the experiences of marginalized youth and families, and 3) construct a plan to implement and sustain systemic reform for equity. Students will receive a certificate and continuing education credit upon successful completion of the program.
There will be 4 dates (live online sessions) which are required and 3 will include guest speakers (see bolded dates). The additional dates are optional and for enrichment purposes; they will feature the co-directors (more information to come). The dates are as follows, times TBD, but will be in the evening. Please mark your calendars:
For content-related details and questions, please contact Drs. Darrius Stanley and Jessica Weiler: dstanley@wcu.edu and/or jrweiler@wcu.edu For technical questions, such as cost and registration, contact Educational Outreach: learn@wcu.edu